We are one of Europe’s leading universities, placed 32nd in the latest QS World University Rankings: Europe.

Dr Yang Li, a Durham University alumnus and Associate Professor at Peking University, has received a prestigious British Council Study UK Alumni Award, recognising his outstanding scientific achievements and global impact.

With major government initiatives on the horizon for Artificial Intelligence, skills and trade, our Chancellor, Dr Fiona Hill, joined with industry leaders and the University community for an engaging discussion on how they could impact business across the region.

Following the release of the 2026 New Year Honours, we congratulate our alumni and friends who have been recognised for their exceptional contributions.

Research by Professor Clare McGlynn is behind a new law being implemented in England and Wales to criminalise the creation of non-consensual sexual deepfake images.

Hundreds of students graduated in our Winter Congregation ceremonies in January, marking a milestone for our whole University community.

We want all students with the aspiration, merit and potential to succeed with us to apply and achieve the extraordinary at Durham. Almost one in five of our UK undergraduate students comes to us through a project that widens access to higher education.

Congratulations to our Durham University alumni team on retaining their BBC University Challenge title from last year and winning the alumni series over the festive period.